At first glance of the software I was overwhelmed with the amount that can be done with the footage. However after experimenting I found it relatively easy and enjoyable to use, so I was looking forward to creating the trailer.
Above is a photograph taken of me whilst editing the trailer. Each time we filmed we transferred the footage on to our assigned computer. I found this quite hard as we had assigned computers but we were not the only people using it, limiting when we can get on them to continue editing.
Now we have begun to edit, and are quite a way through, we have experimented with what works well, what shots are most successful we know the definate locations, characters and propps we are using which are listed below as well as the reasons why.
Locations- Front of house- This includes the shots of the couple walking to the door, opening it and going in. Here the lighting was most difficult however we improvised using car headlights which created effective shadows on the side of the house.
Back of house- Here we used the most interesting shot. It was a hand held unsteady camera running towards the house. Here the lighting was not a problem as we used the light from inside the house.
Inside the house- Here we used the
Bathroom: shots of the hand in the shower and the writing that read 'IM HOME'
Staircase: This location is used for the shots of Stacy and the 'Man in Black' run up the stairs. A door at the top of the stairs is used when someone can be seen being dragged into a bedroom and the door slapped behind them.
Kitchen-Shots filmed in this location were walking with the knife, going through the knife draw franticaly, 'Man in Black' stomping towards screen and the back door where Stacy is banging on the door for help.
Charcters- Man (Ryan)The man out of the couple is not featured in it much. He appears coming into the house and that is the last time we see him. This adds a sense of mistery to the trailer as audiences will want to know what has happened to him.
Woman(Stacy)-This characters is the main and the one that features in the trailer the most. She was very reliable and acted what we told her to well, in order to make it look as realistic as possible. Audiences also do not see what happens to her adding more mystery and tension.
'Man in Black' (Ryan)- We chose Ryan to act as the 'Man in black' also because he was the perfect build to play a mysterious scary man that has power over the other characters. Altough he was not the best actor it was successful as he had a mask over his face making him look more horrific. His movements however where perfect to represent someone out to kill.
Propps:
Knife and Machette: For the film trailer we included weapons in order to show there will be killings and characters trying to protect them selves. The most ignificant shot for me regarding weapons is when Stacy is franticaly searching through the knife draw showing the panic and how scared she is ading mystery to the trailer as audiences will want to know 'why and what does she need a knife for?' and 'Whst is she protecting herself from?' making them want to see the film.
The machette features in the shot where the 'Man in black' appears sudddenly and is lit up by car lights. It was hard to see the weapon and I was disapointed as it was a real weapon which adds a realistic element to the trailer.
Costumes:The 'Man in black's costume is the most important. We dressed him all in black and in a mask covering his face to add mystery as you never see his face and not knowing who he is or what he wants will scare audiences, which is what we want to achieve as it is a horror film trailer.
Lighting- This was one of the most important propps used. A horror film convention is the mood created in the trailer and lights are included in this. We found it difficult we needed it to be dark but not so dark that we could not see. To solve the problem we had we improvised using car headlights to light up the house. This added an eerie effect creating shadows and a spooky setting. We also used a small torch when an extra light was needed.
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